Fiona's kittens did survive.  She was such a good mom. She went without food to the point of starvation so her babies could eat. She was skin and bones when rescued but now has that "lumpy lady" look.  The first 8 months after rescue, she lived in a cage at a foster home. She doesn't like to be picked up because she thinks she's going back into a cage....no more!  She will never be caged again.  My last cat died at 22 years old and was with my family from 3 months old.  Fiona is about 2 so hopefully she will outlive me.  She deserves it.